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The Man Who Never Heard the Word 'No'

Derrick Coleman, a running back for the Seattle Seahawks, was born deaf. He never let it hold him back from his dream to play for the NFL, no matter how many setbacks he faced along the way. His story proves the power of hard work and perseverance.
You don't have to be a professional football player to find the inner strength to change your life.
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CHERYLSCOTT54 9/18/2020 12:52:54 PM
I am glad you shared your story; because I understand. I know how it feels when people give up on you. I also know what it feels like to prove them wrong, Take care son. Report
RACHAEL2020 9/11/2020 1:53:04 PM
Inspirational video. Report
KHALIA2 8/17/2019 10:49:09 AM
Awesome story! Report
SIEGRID 7/12/2019 12:33:42 PM
Awesome story, thank you!❤️ Report
KEITATP 4/27/2019 11:30:13 PM
Beautiful story!!! Report
KHALIA2 4/1/2019 11:26:39 AM
I am so glad that you didn't give up! Report
EVIE4NOW 1/20/2019 9:20:47 AM
very inspiring. says to me, just give it all you've got and go for it Report
KHALIA2 11/20/2018 9:09:36 AM
Go Derrick! Report
PLATINUM755 11/19/2018 10:43:40 AM
Excellent share..Thx! Report
CD4114015 9/14/2018 9:26:09 AM
great info Report
KHALIA2 7/19/2018 9:14:46 AM
Very inspirational! Report
GRANDMASUSAN13 5/21/2018 6:37:00 PM
Powerful Report
ORTATK 4/2/2018 9:29:02 AM
Powerful, a great post, thanks. Report
KIMJ01 3/6/2018 11:31:23 AM
Love it, great story. Report
MISS-WILLOW 4/14/2017 1:14:26 PM
Love it! I've been hearing impaired since I was two or three. Great to see deaf people like Derrick and Nyle (Dancing With the Stars and ANTM) showing the world deaf people are strong too. :-) Report